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3535 Westown Parkway - West Des Moines - Iowa
Property Audit Overview:
There are 14 properties currently listed in West Des Moines. At this time there are 1 "Green" lodging properties listed of which this is the only lodging property that has completed the iStayGreen Audit. Valley West Inn has been awarded a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Valley West Inn completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Valley West Inn employs 29 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Valley West Inn please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org. |
Valley West Inn
3535 Westown Parkway - West Des Moines - Iowa
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management The property has regular eco-meetings with performance reporting The property has established a budget for eco-initiatives The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through guestroom signageStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Staff environmental performance reviewsGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveysPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Eco-ForceEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: public restrooms, outdoor areas HVAC motion control sensors or card key system installedWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow showerheads, low volume toiletsRecycling
Recycle containers located around property common areas Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilizedEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products Preference given to purchase from local vendors Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Valley West Inn
3535 Westown Parkway - West Des Moines - Iowa
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